Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) is looking to stir up the local MPV market by finally introducing the Xpander here later this year. Despite the rise of SUVs, the people carrier segment is still an important one in this region, especially with the advent of new crossover-styled models like this diamond-badged offering.
As such, there is much to get excited about – especially compared to its main rival, the Honda BR-V – which you can check out in the video above. One of those is the styling, with the Xpander’s chunky body and aggressive Dynamic Shield front end being a world away from the BR-V’s rather dumpy aesthetic. What’s more, we’re getting the facelifted model, which adds the all-important LED headlights among others.
The Mitsubishi is also a bigger car than the Honda. The wheelbase in particular is a whopping 113 mm longer than the BR-V’s, which should make for a much roomier seven-seat interior. It also has the larger boot and its rear seats can be folded flat to make for a much more usable load space.
Last but not least, the Xpander should be competitively priced within the RM80,000 to RM90,000 region, given MMM’s track record of undercutting the competition. For greater detail, watch our man Hafriz Shah extol the virtues of the Xpander in the aforementioned video.
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If Proton didnt elope with other men, this Proton Xpander rm60k replaced Mitsubishi Town Box.
And suffer the same lukewarm response as they did with Suzuki Ertiga? Why chose that over upcoming supernova hot X50?
Proton Ertita biggest failure is it only has 6 seat belts. Hahahaha
Yet the 3rd row legroom is not good.
Blame the Japs then. It was their car.
brother of livina
Tbh this xpander too slow to Honda Brv 120PS.
Brv is very slow la bro, top speed only 170km/h, 3rd row also as bumpy as the rest.
For budget MPV/SUV, most important is spacious and legroom. otherwise no meaning already, better take Perodua Alza. Lower riding for better passengers comfort.
Its lost to Perodua Aruz and Mitsubish Xpander
Honda Brv mpv is not spacious, more or less like Toyota Avanza.
2nd row legroom less than Perodua Aruz Toyota Rush already.
hafriz u suddenly got rashes or chicken pox?
shud have apply makeup to cover 1st or just wear mask
Sorry about that. Wearing masks is affecting my skin.
Get well soon son..
Get well soon bro.
Go to Himalayan and get their natural herb skin cream. Works wonders.
poor you…get well soon bro
Hafriz, no insight on the safety specifications? Or it will just mirror the neighboring countries’ specifications? That would be a big letdown.
Won’t be more than what you see in other markets.
Oh no, torsion beam… There’s going to be a negative impact on ride comfort somewhere, especially for a heavier vehicle.
Not xpander cross?
Great car, but headlamps on the bumper just look weird
Anyone know this car safety features? Is it come with autonomous braking systems?
Saw in person Xpander in Bandung for display last time, the seats are very thick and comfortable. The suspension abd NVH are the best in its class.
If you want a nice and cheap 7 seater, the Alza is still the best out there, still better than even the Aruz.
Indonesia it sells at RM65k. Over here, our nlood sucking gahmen taxed it to RM80-90k making those with big families to go in debt. And all because of dr m’s failed proton,
Why have they decided to stop the cars being sold in europe